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pre-amp questions???

aeaves

aeaves

Apr 23, 2008
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Houston, TX
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Endorsing Artist: Lakland, Aguilar Amplification, JH Audio
#1
so i just bought an Ashdown ABM 500 RC EVO II.
any suggestions on a pre-amp?

I am looking at the ABM RPM-1 EVO II pre-amp.


who all has one of these amps and what pre-amps do you have and why do you like them?


just looking for some expert opinions
 
#7
If you don't know WHY you need to buy it, you don't need to buy it. Simple as that. All you need is a bass and an amp/speaker. Everything else is optional. And dynamics and control are supposed to come from you, not the equipment. Play what you have for a while. It's a good rig.
 
#10
aeaves said:
wouldn't this give me more dynamics and control?
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No. It will give you more noise, complication, weight, bulk, and probably unwanted distortion. The head has a preamp built in already. Learn how to use its controls, learn its strengths and limitations, and then -and only then- look into upgrading any specific features that it may be lacking. It may not be lacking anything- but either way, you don't know yet.

BTW "dynamics" is not something that a preamp can give you. You create dynamics with your hands. A compressor can reduce or alter those dynamics, but that's something you need to study before deciding you need it.
 
#11
I completely agree with all of the post above. I am deff going to be finding it's sweet spot and whatnot. I was just looking for some feedback. I have seen a couple of pros use the setup and I was curious as to why and what the benefits were.

anyways....thanks guys.

this amp by the way.....bad to the bone!
 

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